The Chapel of Santa Rosalia shines again

Inauguration of the restoration | Thursday, September 4, 2025 – 7:00 PM

A moment of profound emotion and great spiritual significance will be experienced on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral of Palermo, during the official inauguration of the restoration of the Chapel of Santa Rosalia.

After careful and valuable restoration work, the Chapel dedicated to the Santuzza, the heart of Palermo’s devotion, will be returned to the city in all its beauty. This work not only enhances an important artistic asset, but also renews the profound bond between the community and its patron saint.

The evening’s program

The event will open with an introductory greeting from Monsignor Filippo Sarullo, Parish Priest of the Cathedral. This will be followed by a technical presentation of the restoration work by Dr. Alberto Trapani, Restorer.

Professor Maria Concetta Di Natale, Honorary Professor at UNIPA, will offer a valuable historical and artistic contribution on the Chapel and the urn containing the Saint’s relics.

The blessing of the Chapel will be presided over by His Excellency Archbishop Corrado Lorefice, Archbishop of Palermo, followed by the solemn return of the urn to the Chapel, accompanied by the Confraternity of Santa Rosalia ai Quattro Coronati.

Finally, the Cathedral Choir, directed by Maestro Mauro Visconti, will perform the Hymn of Saint Rosalia.

📌 Event poster: https://bit.ly/4_settembre